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vip days and retainers

VIP Days and Retainers: What’s Right For You?

When you run a service business, you’ve got countless options for how you package and deliver your services. This can be overwhelming, especially when hot…

Firing a client

Firing a Client: How to Handle It Like a Pro

Firing a client is something nobody really wants to talk about, but when running a service-based business it’s a reality that comes with the territory.…

avoid awkward client moments

The Top 10 Awkward Client Moments (and How to Avoid Them)

We’ve all had those moments. The moments where things just got super awkward with a client, and you’re ready to crawl into a hole. While…

awkward client situations

Awkward Client Situations: What To Do When Things Get Sticky

No matter how good you are at what you do, or how long you’ve been doing it, awkward client situations happen. I’m talking about things…

Find a mastermind group

Want to Find a Mastermind Group? Here’s What You Should Know.

Running a service business can be a challenge, which is why so many of us need support. One of the best ways to do that…

how to sell the strategy

Putting Sell the Strategy Into Action

Strategy may be one of those words that makes you want to roll your eyes. After all, there’s a hell of a lot of things…

cold outreach

How to Use Cold Outreach to Get More Clients

When it comes to finding clients, you might be willing to do a lot of things that push you outside of your comfort zone. But…

sell the strategy

Sell the Strategy: Stepping Up Your Service Business

As service providers, there are definitely situations where we can feel underpaid and unappreciated which leads to frustration and resentment. I know I’ve definitely been…

myths about service businesses

Myths About Service Businesses (The 2022 Edition)

With any business, you don’t always know what you don’t know. So when certain things about service businesses get repeated over and over again by…